1994 Ford Ranger Won't Start But Clanking

1994 FORD RANGER

MAXINEE

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I have a ranger with 155,000 miles on it. It started fine two days ago but today when I try to start it, it won't start but a clacking noise is coming from the engine left side. I seem to have battery power but that died when I tried too much. After a half hour I had power but there was that clacking and it won't start. I just bought this last week for 995.00 to haul yard stuff. I want it it work a little longer at least, any suggestions?

Sep 18, 2007 at 3:24 PM

BMRFIXIT

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[quote:dd212b709c="maxinee"]I have a ranger with 155,000 miles on it. It started fine two days ago but today when I try to start it, it won't start but a clacking noise is coming from the engine left side. I seem to have battery power but that died when I tried too much. After a half hour I had power but there was that clacking and it won't start. I just bought this last week for 995.00 to haul yard stuff. I want it it work a little longer at least, any suggestions?[/quote:dd212b709c]
start by charging the battery
check the fuel pump shut off switch
check the basic spark fuel ....
listen for fuel punp when first key on and when starting

Sep 18, 2007 at 8:52 PM

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